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Tostones (Tostones de Platanos)

These fried green plantains are so delicious and addictive. They're double fried and perfect for added to any Spanish or Caribbean meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Caribbean, Spanish
Keyword: plantains, platanos, tostones
Servings: 1 plantain

Equipment

  • 1 mason jar

Ingredients

  • 1 green plantain peeled and sliced into 1 inch circles
  • ½ cup neutral oil or more, if needed to reach 1-2 inches in a frying pan
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat the oil until hot. Add the plantains and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden. Remove and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the oil hot.
  • Take each plantain and put on a cutting board. Using the bottom of a mason jar, smash the plantain until it flattens. Add back to the plate. Repeat with all the plantains.
  • Make the salt bath. Dip each flattened plantain into the salt bath and CAREFULLY add it to the oil. The oils will splatter, so I liked to gently slide the plantain in from the side and step back. Fry until golden (just about 1-2 minutes). Remove, let drain and sprinkle more salt!